A Case Of Local Tetanus
Journal Title: BMH Medical Journal - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
A 38 year old lady was admitted to the hospital for with difficulty to extend the fingers of right hand following an injury to the dorsum of right hand. Based on a clinical diagnosis of local tetanus, she was treated accordingly and she became better. Owing to the rarity of this type of presentation,this case is being reported.
Authors and Affiliations
PV Bhargavan, NSSP Venkatesh, Kiran Ravi
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